Hazmat 10 Flashcards
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the sixth step in the eight step process 9*****)
Implementing response objectives
The IC should analyze and visualize events at the emergency scene in three phases:
- what has already taken place
- what is taking place now
- what will most likely be taking place in the immediate future
Getting the “big picture as quickly as possible is an important step in
- predicting what will happen in the future,
and - determining which options are available to influence those events
Future Events: there are five factors identified by Benner 35 years ago, which can be remembered by the acronym
MOTEL magnitude occurrence timing effects location
One of the ICs most critical task is to minimize uncertainty by using a structured (****) process to size up the problem and select the safest strategy to make the problem go away.
decision making
(****) is a plan for managing resources.
strategy
(****) becomes the ICs game plan to control the incident.
Strategy
Strategies are very broad and developed at the
Command level
Strategic goal are pursued simultaneously during an incident and include
Rescue Public protective actions Spill control (confinement) Leak control (containment) Fire control Recovery
(*****) are the specific objectives the IC uses to achieve strategic goals.
Tactics
To be effective, (***) need to be concise, easy to communicate, and achievable in a given timeframe with the resources available.
objective
Tactics are normally decided at the (****) levels in the command structure.
section or group/division
The success of obtaining agreement depends on
- the ICs ability to understand the differences in how responders perceive tasks.
- The ICs ability to explain the options available to the risk takers
- Getting other agencies and organizations involved in the incident to understand the big picture concerning what will be lost versus what will be gained
Once the command level has committed to a strategy, subordinate branches, groups and divisions will implement the ICs general game plan by establishing specific (***)
tactical objectives
A well defined (*****) has a stated objective that can be achieved using specific procedures and task within a reasonable period on time.
tactic
Developing a (****) can be time consuming and lead to the “paralysis from analysis” mode, where everything is dissected, second guessed, and besieged by “what if” questions to the point that nothing gets done in a timely fashion.
Site Safety Plan
Where there is (***) or a rescue is required, the site safety plan can be abbreviated and quickly communicated ,but the safety plan still needs to be determined and communicated.
imminent danger
the ICS 200 form (***) is a useful guide and template for an IC to structure mitigation efforts.
Site safety and control plan
(****) decision making is about using one tactic over another.
tactical.
Examples of tactical options that can buy you time:
barriers
distance
time
techniques
the first law of HOT Zone Operations is that personnel working in the Hot Zone must:
be trained to play be dressed to play use the buddy system have back up capability have emergency decon have ICs approval
Hazmat RESCUES fall in to three general categories
- Searching for and relocating people
- Rescuing victims who have be disorientated or disabled
- Planning and executing technical rescue
Technical rescue problems have several common elements that make them difficult to plan for and execute. these include
Hazardous atmospheres
Hazardous work areas
limited access area
Rescues that do occur successfully are typically made by the initial responding (***) responders rather than Technical level responders who arrive later along the incident time line.
operations level